move + resize floating windows with mod

[BKSalman]

Hello!

I'm just starting to use jay, and I gotta say, I love the idea of using a dynamic library, very cool.

I was wondering if there is a way to move and resize the floating windows by holding the mod key instead of reaching for the title bar :)

if there isn't, could you please give pointers on how that could be implemented in jay (if it's ok to add)?

[mahkoh]

This isn't supported at the moment.

I'll have to think about how I would this to work. AIUI in sway and i3 this functionality is bound to a modifier. But Jay has a more sophisticated shortcut system so it might be better to add two new actions (enter_window_management_mode, exit_window_management_mode) and allow the user to execute them at any time. This could of course be bound to pressing and releasing the modifier key.

[BKSalman]

I like that idea! anything I could do to help maybe?

• thank you for the quick reply :)

[mahkoh]

Unfortunately window and input management are the most complicated part of Jay due to the complicated state management. Getting it wrong can lead to Jay locking up or crashing. Not the best place for outside contributions.

[BKSalman]

fair enough

[GrabbenD]

This functionality has existed for a while now 🙂

You can resize and move windows using the same modifier key with:

# ~/.config/jay/config.toml
window-management-key = "Super_L"

• Modifier Key + Right Mouse Button = Resize
• Modifier Key + Left Mouse Button = Move

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For future readers, you might find this helpful to get started:

• [Example] Starter config demo (inline edition for readability) #411
• [Example] Starter keyboard setup demo #412